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2. Demonstrate math skills on a level required for employment in a chosen career field.

Standard: Demonstration of math skills includes

• performing math operations using whole numbers, fractions, percentages
  

  CTL Resources for Measurement
  http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/CTL/CTL/resources/Measurement/Measurement.html

  Basic Math Calculator
  http://www.convertit.com/Go/ConvertIt/Calculators/Math/Basic_Math_Calc.ASP

  How Much Roofing Do I Need?
  http://www.fieldshomeimprovement.com/how_to/index.php

  Carrying Out Math Calculations with Accuracy (rubric)
  http://www.tensigma.org/pdf/l_n_e/lne_4_bak/2007_rubric.pdf

• using statistics (percentages, averages, medians, and standard deviations) to monitor processes and quality of performance
  

  Stock Charting: Percentages and Profits (Lesson Plan)
  http://www.powertolearn.com/teachers/lesson_activities/math/CBV.73.S.M.R7.D1.pdf

  Statistics: Determining Mean, Range, Median, Mode, and Probability (Lesson Plan)
  http://slincs.coe.utk.edu/gtelab/learning_activities/09broc.html

  Survey of Favorites (Lesson Plan)
  http://www.powertolearn.com/teachers/lesson_activities/math/CBV.75.E.M.R1.F.pdf

• using mathematical reasoning to solve word problems
  

  Using Math to Solve Problems and Communicate (Lesson Plans)
  http://slincs.coe.utk.edu/gtelab/find.html#usemath

• using algebra-based formulas
  

  Interest Calculation and Spreadsheets (Lesson Plan)
  http://www.powertolearn.com/teachers/lesson_activities/math/CBV.79.E.M.R6.D1.pdf

  Basic Algebra and Computer: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs (Lesson Plan)
  http://www.powertolearn.com/teachers/lesson_activities/math/CBV.72.S.M.R7.F.pdf

  Tech Train: Excel Formulas and Functions
  http://www.techtrainteam.com/services/olt/office2000/xls-a3.html

  Engineers Edge: Formulas used in design, engineering, and manufacturing (see bottom half of page)
  http://www.engineersedge.com/

  Formulas for Consumers and Statistics
  http://www.brookdalecc.edu/fac/tlt/math/136/formulas.php

• performing job-specific math operations.
  

  Math and Your Career (page 31)
  http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/1999/summer/art03.pdf

  Exactly How Is Math Used in Technology?
  http://www.math.bcit.ca/math/examples/

  Examining How Mathematics Is Used in the Workplace (Automobile Production, Nursing, Banking, Biology, Science)
  http://www.maa.org/t_and_l/sampler/rs_6.html

  High School Operations Research: Mathematics for Decision Making in Industry and Government
  http://www.hsor.org/case_studies.cfm (Case Studies)
  http://www.hsor.org/modules.cfm (Modules)

  Traveling in Time Zones (Lesson Plan)
  http://www.lessonplanspage.com/MathTravelingInTimeZonesIdea910.htm

  Planning a Class Field Trip (Mathematics/Computers/Internet Lesson Plan)
  http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSMathCIPlanningClassFieldTrip312.htm

  Geometry Shapes Playground Safety (See classroom activities)
  http://bostonteachnet.org/yee/yee.htm

  Math To Build On (Mathematics for the Construction Industry)
  http://mathforum.org/%7esarah/hamilton/index.html

  Pricing
  http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/1326.html

  Math, Timelines, and Data Management Case Studies
  http://www.apl.com/boomerangbox/casearch.htm#math

  Using Math to Solve Problems & Communicate
  http://slincs.coe.utk.edu/gtelab/find.html#usemath

  Bang for Your Buck: Examining the Hidden Costs Behind Bargains and Quality Products
  http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20031106thursday.html

  Math: What Is It Good For?
  College Board
  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10268.html